Senior Sommelier Relais & Châteaux

Join the Xara Palace Family!

Are excellence and team spirit part of your DNA?

Are you looking at opening up a new world in upscale hospitality and taking your career to the next level?

The Xara family is growing and is on the lookout for passionate and inspiring team players to be part of our history and share our values.

About the role:

• You will be the restaurant's expert on wine while ensuring five-star service to our patrons.
• We are seeking a thorough professional who is adept at new wine trends and makes recommendations with confidence and passion.
• As a Senior Sommelier, you will delight our guests by helping them choose the best wine to complete meal experiences.
• Develop and mentor Sommeliers and front-of-house colleagues.
• Drive beverage revenue through strategic recommendations and upselling.
• You will be responsible for creating and updating the wine list in coordination with the F&B Manager, as well as ensuring all beverages are stored securely.
• You will share your knowledge through informative training of the outlet team members and management.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• You are passionate about wine and have relevant experience in a similar property
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as a Sommelier within a Michelin-starred or luxury fine dinning environment.
• Formal wine certification (e.g., WSET Level 3+, Court of Master Sommeliers, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring Sommeliers or front-of-house teams.
• Valid Food Handler Licence in accordance with Maltese regulations (maintained at all times).
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to maximise beverage revenue.
• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are considered an asset.
• You have a natural flair for service and delivering a strong service culture, with the ability to motivate and develop others.

• Full Time Job
• Hospitality and Leisure
• Hotel, Restaurant and Catering
• Michelin Recommended

« Rejoindre Relais & Châteaux, c'est profiter d'une opportunité unique d'élargir vos horizons tout en nourrissant votre talent.
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Philippe Gombert
Président, Relais & Châteaux